Belkin F8T003 User manual

Bluetooth
™
USB Adapter
Connect your peripherals and computing
devices, without cables
User Manual
F8T001 ver. 2
F8T003 ver. 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
USB Adapter Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Supported Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Software Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Hardware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Initial Configuration Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Uninstalling the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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PRODUCT FEATURESINTRODUCTION
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Thank you for purchasing the Bluetooth USB Adapter (the USB Adapter) from Belkin.
The USB Adapter features the breakthrough Bluetooth wireless technology that lets you
create efficient communications between your USB desktop PC or notebook and devices
using Bluetooth wireless technology—without physical connectors or cables.
Before you install and start using your new USB Adapter, please take a few minutes to
review some of the terms that you will be seeing throughout the document. You will
find a brief Glossary on page 21 of this manual.
The USB Adapter is compliant with
Bluetooth standard version 1.1 and provides:
•Compliancy with
Bluetooth specification v1.1 devices
•USB bus powering: no external power supply necessary
•Support for Microsoft®Windows®98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP
•Compatible with Mac OS®X v10.2 and higher*
•Operating distance of up to 10 meters (F8T003) or 100 meters (F8T001)**
•Point-to-multipoint connections
•Support for data rates up to 721Kbps
•Built-in security: up to 128-bit encryption and authentication
•Compatibility with USB desktop and notebook computers
*Mac OS X driver and software provided by Apple®.
**10m/100m range is dependent upon environment, number of users, and other wireless devices within proximity.
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PC System Requirements
•PC-compatible computer, CPU speed of 200MHz or above
•Memory: 64MB or above, 128MB recommended
•One available USB port, USB 1.1 standard
•Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP
Mac®System Requirements
•One available USB port, USB 1.1 standard
•Mac OS X v10.2 and higher*
*Mac OS X driver and software provided by Apple.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
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• Bluetooth USB Adapter
•CD-ROM for installation software and documentation
•User Manual
•Quick Installation Guide
•Registration Card
For a complete explanation of the Belkin Bluetooth software, refer to
the software manual contained in the included CD-ROM.
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SUPPORTED PROFILES
The services supported by your USB Adapter are defined as “Profiles”.
Available profiles include:
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USB ADAPTER SPECIFICATIONS
Bluetooth Compliance: Version 1.1
Physical Interface: USB UHCI/OHCI 1.1-compliant
Operating Frequency: 2.4 to 2.4835GHz
Output Power: (F8T001) 4~20 dBm, Class I
(F8T003) -6~4 dBm, Class II
Sensitivity: <0.1% BER @ -80 dBm
Data Rate: 723/56Kbps
Typical Power
Consumption: (F8T001) Tx: 150mA, Rx 80mA
(F8T003) Tx: 65mA, Rx 45mA
Operating Range: (F8T001) 100-meter radius indoors
(F8T003) 10-meter radius indoors
Network Topology: Point-to-Multipoint
Packet Support: 1/3/5 Slots Packet
Operation: Master/Slave
Frequency Stability: +/- 10PPM
LED Indicator: Power On/Data Traffic
Antenna Type: Integrated, 0 +/- 1 dBi
Dimensions: 64mm (L) x 22mm (W) x 8mm (H)
Weight: 0.3oz. (8.5g)
Operating Temp: 0 to 70 degrees Celsius
Storage Temp: -30 to 80 degrees Celsius
Humidity: 5-90% (non-condensing)
Supply Voltage: 5.0V DC
Nominal Current: 100mA
Spread Spectrum: FHSS (Frequency Hopping
Spread Spectrum)
Modulation: GFSK (Gussian Frequency
Shift Keying)
Certifications: FCC, CE, ICES, C-Tick, BQB, WHQL
for XP
Warranty: 2 years
Supported Languages: English, German, Japanese,
Spanish, French
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
•Generic Access
•Service Discovery
•Personal Area Network
•Hardcopy Cable Replacement
• Serial Port
•LAN Access
•Dial-Up Networking
•Generic Object Exchange
•Object Push
•File Transfer
•Synchronization
•Fax
•Human Interface Device
•Headset
•Audio Gateway
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SOFTWARE SETUP
Software Setup for Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP
To install the software for the USB Adapter, follow the instructions below:
Note: The installation process for Windows XP may look slightly different from Windows 98 SE,
Me, and 2000.
Note: Do not insert the USB Adapter into the USB port prior to software installation.
1. Insert the software installation CD-ROM
into the PC’s CD-ROM drive.
2. The “Software InstallShield Wizard”
window appears. Click on “Next” to begin
the installation process.
SUPPORTED PROFILES
Your USB Adapter gives you the ability to do the following—without cables:
The basic functions of the Bluetooth Neighborhood include:
•Device Discovery
•Service Discovery
•Establishing links with remote devices
•Transfer files
•Access dial-up networks
•Connect to local area networks
•Perform an ActiveSync®session
•Connect to serial ports
•Exchange PIM data
•Send or exchange business cards
•Connect to mice and keyboards
•Print
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5. Confirm that the device software
is ready to be installed and click
on “Install”.
6. The InstallShield Wizard will begin to
install the Belkin Bluetooth Software.
This may take several minutes.
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SOFTWARE SETUPSOFTWARE SETUP
3. Choose “I accept the terms in the
license agreement” to accept the
license agreement. Click on “Next”
to continue.
4. Specify the location where the
software files will be installed on your
hard drive. It is recommended that
you install the software in the default
directory “C:\Program
Files\belkin\Bluetooth\Software\”.
Click on “Next” to continue.
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SOFTWARE SETUP
7. During the installation process you may be prompted to insert your USB Adapter. If
your USB Adapter is not plugged into your computer at this time, you may insert it
into an available USB 1.1-compliant port on your desktop or notebook computer,
then click “OK” to continue. Click on “Cancel” to continue installation without the
Bluetooth device inserted. Refer to the “Hardware Installation” section of this User
Manual for instructions for installing the hardware.
Note: If at any time during the installation process you receive a “Driver Signature Notice”, click “OK” to
continue the installation process.
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8. Confirm the completion of the software installation; click “Finish” and restart the
system if prompted to do so.
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HARDWARE SETUPHARDWARE SETUP
Hardware Setup for Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP
Follow these instructions to install your USB Adapter on your PC.
Note: Your USB Adapter is sensitive to static electricity, which can damage its delicate electrical components.
To protect your device, always touch the metal chassis of your computer before handing the USB Adapter.
This will ground any potential electrostatic discharge. Avoid touching the metal connector when handling the
USB Adapter. Dry weather conditions or walking across carpeted floors may cause you to acquire an
electrostatic charge.
1. Connect the USB Adapter directly to an
available USB A-type connector on your
desktop or notebook computer. Your system
should register a new USB device found.
2. Choose “Install from a list or specific
location”; then click “Next”.
3. Browse for the location of the device
driver “:\Program Files\Belkin\
Bluetooth\Software\bin\” then
click “Next”.
4. If you receive the following “Hardware
installation notice”, click on “Continue
Anyway” to continue with the
installation process.
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INITIAL CONFIGURATION WIZARD
Configuring your computer for Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP
1. Once the installation process is complete you will be prompted by the “Initial
Bluetooth Configuration Wizard”. This Wizard will guide you through the initial
setup of your Bluetooth device. Please follow the Wizard as prompted.
2. Name your computer with a friendly name. This is name will be made available
when your computer is discovered by other Bluetooth devices.
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5. A window will appear that confirms the completion of the hardware installation;
click on “Finish” to complete the installation process.
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